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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.33, 1,957.28 and 1,337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.33, 1,957.28 and 1,337.32 is: 1,844.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.33 : 1,957.28 = 1,337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.33/1,957.28 = 1,337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.33x = 1,957.28 × 1,337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.33x = 2,617,509.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,509.69/1,419.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.19

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